Roots Picnic 2025 gave hip-hop purists a moment to remember with J.Period’s Live Mixtape set — a dynamic performance concept where legendary MCs spit new verses over classic beats in real time.

Roots Picnic 2025 was more than just a music festival; it was a celebration of Black culture and community. The event featured a variety of food vendors offering local flavors, including Southern ...

To say this year’s Roots Picnic was an uncomfortable festival experience is an understatement. Yet, some bright spots made the event’s catastrophic start slightly worth all the turmoil.

“Lenny Kravitz at Roots Picnic will go down as one of the greatest, most impactful sets ever. People were literally crying,” attendee Terrance Barnhill wrote on social media.

Black Thought of The Roots performs during the J. Period Live Mixtape performance on the Fairmount Park Stage during day two of the Roots Picnic 2025 at the Mann Center on Sunday, June 1, 2025 ...

The Roots Picnic was held at The Mann Center in Fairmount Park, kicking off on Saturday, March 31. Upon approaching the venue at around 1:30 PM local time, the gate attendants appeared to have ...

Performers will include D’Angelo with The Roots, Meek Mill, Lenny Kravitz, GloRilla, Latto, Tems, Keytranada, Jeezy, Pusha T ...

The Roots Picnic—Philadelphia’s annual celebration of music, Black culture and Hip-Hop royalty—hit a serious sour note on its opening day, prompting comparisons to the disastrous Fyre ...

The Roots Picnic 2025 is mere days away. While R&B, neo-soul, and rap music lovers prepare for their annual pilgrimage to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, they have been made aware of one major ...

Attendees to the Roots Picnic on Saturday took to social media to complain that there were long lines, entry issues dur to rain and concerns over delays for performer sets throughout the day. "The ...